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Packers' Van Ness and Hargrave Enter Concussion Protocol With Divergent Practice Reports

Diverging recoveries could weaken a Packers defensive front that ranked near the bottom of the league in pass- and run-stop metrics.

Overview

  • Both Lukas Van Ness and Javon Hargrave entered the concussion protocol after head contact in Sunday’s loss, with Van Ness entering on Monday and Hargrave entering on Wednesday.
  • Van Ness took limited, padded reps at Thursday’s practice while still in the protocol, suggesting incremental progress toward clearance.
  • Hargrave did not practice on Thursday and remains in danger of missing Sunday’s game because he must complete each protocol stage to be cleared.
  • Defensive tackle Warren Brinson missed a second straight practice with a calf issue and appears unlikely to make his 2026 debut, reducing interior depth.
  • The Jets listed edge rusher Will McDonald IV as limited at practice and Green Bay’s poor pass-block and run-stop grades magnify how these injury developments will shape Friday’s final report and Week 2 game plans.